Category Archives: Obituaries

William Ronnie Oliver, Jr.

William Ronnie Oliver, Jr.

May 17, 2023, 47, Princeton – William Ronnie Oliver, Jr., 47, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home in Princeton.  Ronnie was born in Johnston County on February 22, 1976, to the late William Ronnie Oliver, Sr. and Diane Weaver Oliver.   Ronnie loved horses and anything to do with them, hence,…read more »

Pedro Daniel Ponce Hernandez

Pedro Daniel Ponce Hernandez

May 21, 2023, 22, Goldsboro – Pedro Daniel Ponce Hernandez, 22, of Goldsboro, NC, passed away on May 21, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Visitation will be today from 5 until 8 PM at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, – 401 N. William St., Goldsboro, NC 27530  Catholic Mass…read more »

Thomas Clifton “Tom” Kilpatrick

Thomas Clifton “Tom” Kilpatrick

May 16, 2023, 76, Mount Olive – Thomas Clifton “Tom” Kilpatrick, 76, died Tuesday morning at Genesis Health & Rehab in Mount Olive surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Iris Price Kilpatrick, two daughters Tiffany K. Creech and husband Asa of LaGrange, and Audra C. Gray of Kenansville; two sons, Thomas…read more »

Evelyn Hines Warren

Evelyn Hines Warren

May 16, 2023, 92, Faison – Life-long Faison area resident, Evelyn Hines Warren, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Countryside Assisted Living and Memory Care Center. Mrs. Warren was born the ninth of ten children–all girls–to parents, Herbert and Inez Oates Hines.  She grew up on a farm and at a young age, became…read more »

Sandra Kornegay Outlaw

Sandra Kornegay Outlaw

May 20, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Sandra Kornegay Outlaw, 71, passed away today at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Born in Sampson County, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Jane Kornegay. Sandra attended Emmaus Baptist Church and retired after 25 years of service with the Wayne County Health Department.…read more »

Betty Owen Gwaltney

Betty Owen Gwaltney

May 20, 2023, 72, Goldsboro – Betty Owen Gwaltney, age 72, died at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Born in Wayne County to the Late Norman R. Williamson & Margaret Creech, also preceding her in death is her son Buck “JR” Hughes Jr., a brother Johnny Williamson. A service to celebrate Betty’ will be held Thursday, May…read more »

Michael Thomas Kuehn

Michael Thomas Kuehn

May 17, 2023, 68, Goldsboro – It’s with a heavy heart that we say farewell to a decorated Airborne Ranger Michael Thomas Kuehn on May 17, 2023, at 1409.  He is survived by his wife, Gail D Kuehn; stepson, Jason Martinko, daughter in law, Sunisa Melton-Martinko, and granddaughter Serena Melton. He has received his wings…read more »

Amy Herring Daughtry

Amy Herring Daughtry

May 16, 2023, 101, Goldsboro – Amy Herring Daughtry passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Greendale Forest Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility in Snow Hill, NC, surrounded by her family. She was born in Goldsboro, NC on February 28, 1922, to Louis Benjamin and Estelle Exum Herring. She was the fourth of seven siblings.…read more »

Evelyn Dawson

Evelyn Dawson

May 14, 2023, 88, Goldsboro – The Heavenly Father has called one of His “special angels” homes. A supportive friend, a tireless worker for her Savior, and the “North Star” of her family. My Mom was the bonded soulmate of my father, and the touchstone in my life. She is survived by her beloved husband,…read more »

William Lee Bivens

William Lee Bivens

May 19, 2023, 79, Goldsboro – William Lee Bivens, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Brookdale Country Day Road surrounded by his family. Lee was born in Wayne County on May 9, 1944, to the late Johnnie D. and Kathaleen Johnson Bivens. Lee was always giving and reaching…read more »

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